The red wag platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) and the red coral platy (Xiphophorus variatus) are two species of platy within the Poeciliidae family. Because they belong to the same genus, Xiphophorus, they can potentially interbreed with other members of the genus, such as platies, swordtails, and variatus, producing hybrid offspring. Therefore, it is possible for a red wag platy and a red coral platy to mate. However, they are usually incompatible, and even if offspring are produced, the hybrids may have reduced fertility or other genetic issues.